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2016 Postmortem

Tx4obama

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7. It was the republican's obstruction of the judicial nominees over the past four years ...

Reply to Blue Idaho (Reply #6)

Thu Jan 24, 2013, 06:08 PM

Jan 2013

was what brought the issue of reforming the filibuster to a head.

I realize that some folks wanted a 'major' reform - but looking at the issue in context helps put this in perspective and shows that this is still a big win for our side.

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Filibuster reform: ... post cloture time for non appellate judges will be cut from 30 hours to 2 [View all] Tx4obama Jan 2013 OP

Well, after all...it's only about what Reid ever wanted. Atman Jan 2013 #1

"if not for 60 then Roe v. Wade might be dead" - Roe v. Wade was a Supreme Court decision PoliticAverse Jan 2013 #2

That part might be referring to amendents regarding restrictions/regulations. Tx4obama Jan 2013 #4

Harry Reid is a God Damn Disappointment. Blue Idaho Jan 2013 #3

We will have to agree to disagree. I think even the modest changes are going to be a big improvement Tx4obama Jan 2013 #5

I appreciate that Blue Idaho Jan 2013 #6

It was the republican's obstruction of the judicial nominees over the past four years ... Tx4obama Jan 2013 #7

Thanks for pointing that out... Blue Idaho Jan 2013 #9

I agree, this sounds terrible high density Jan 2013 #10

Tell me this wasnt formalized via a handshake with McConnell. nm rhett o rick Jan 2013 #8